Zacchaeus Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on zacchaeus bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Luke 19:2 (KJV)
What was Zacchaeus' occupation?
Answer: A chief among the publicans / chief tax collector
Study note. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
Lesson 2 · Luke 19:3 (KJV)
Why couldn't Zacchaeus see Jesus?
Answer: The crowd was too great, and he was little of stature
Study note. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
Lesson 3 · Luke 19:4 (KJV)
What did Zacchaeus climb to see Jesus?
Answer: A sycamore tree
Study note. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
Lesson 4 · Luke 19:5 (KJV)
What did Jesus say to Zacchaeus when he saw him in the tree?
Answer: Come down, for to day I must abide at thy house
Study note. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
Lesson 5 · Luke 19:7 (KJV)
How did the people react when Jesus went to Zacchaeus' house?
Answer: They murmured, saying He was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner
Study note. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
Lesson 6 · Luke 19:8 (KJV)
What did Zacchaeus promise to give to the poor?
Answer: Half of his goods
Study note. And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor.
Lesson 7 · Luke 19:8 (KJV)
What did Zacchaeus promise to restore if he had taken anything by false accusation?
Answer: Fourfold
Study note. And if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
Lesson 8 · Luke 19:9 (KJV)
What did Jesus say had come to Zacchaeus' house?
Answer: Salvation
Study note. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
Lesson 9 · Luke 19:9 (KJV)
What did Jesus call Zacchaeus?
Answer: A son of Abraham
Study note. He also is a son of Abraham. Zacchaeus, though despised, was of the covenant people and eligible for grace.
Lesson 10 · Luke 19:10 (KJV)
What did Jesus say was the purpose of His coming?
Answer: To seek and to save that which was lost
Study note. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does zacchaeus bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?